The Lorehounds

The Lorehounds Network
The Lorehounds Network
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Welcome to the Lorehounds! We're David, John, and Elysia — proud independent podcasters who dig deep into the shows and movies you love. We go beyond recaps to explore the storytelling, the lore, the themes, and everything in between, bringing genuine passion and thoughtful analysis to every episode. Right now we're breaking down The Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear, Ahsoka, and plenty more on the horizon. The Lorehounds sit at the heart of a growing network of affiliated podcasts and a thriving Discord community where the conversation never stops. Find links to all of our shows, subscriber feeds, and community spaces at linktr.ee/thelorehounds.

  1. 15h ago

    The Exorcist (1973) – The film, the franchise, and the "curse" behind it

    This year’s Elevenses film club Spooktober special goes deep into the first horror film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture: The Exorcist (1973). Elysia, David, and John bring their range of experiences – from lifelong aficionado to first-time watcher – into a discussion delving into the special collaboration between book author / screenwriter William Blatty and director William Friedkin, and how this movie helped to define their already exceptional careers. Along the way, they discuss the franchise as a whole, the alleged “curse” behind the production, behind-the-scenes stories, and what’s coming next in The Exorcist universe. The Exorcist franchise: The original trilogy: The Exorcist (1973), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), Exorcist III (1990)William Blatty’s Trilogy of Faith books: The Exorcist (1971), The Ninth Configuration (1978) [1980 film adaptation], Legion (1983, adapted into Exorcist III)The dueling prequels: Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) vs. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)Alternative sequels: The Exorcist TV series: (2016-2017, 2 seasons, 10 eps ea.) vs. The Exorcist: Believer (2023)The Mike Flanagan “reboot” (partial sequel to Exorcist III): The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027) [trailer] Other key links discussed: SNL parody: The Exorcist 2 (feat. Richard Pryor)Documentaries about the original film: The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998) and Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019)The Exorcist II documentary: Boorman and the Devil (2026) [trailer] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Exorcist (1973) – The film, the franchise, and the "curse" behind it

  2. 1d ago

    Lioness S3 & Slow Horses S6 - The Special Relationship - Eagle Eyes

    Lorehounds Host David and Lorehounds Community Co-host Stewart (Doove71) bring the full weight of the Special Relationship to bear on two of 2026’s most talked-about spy television seasons. The conversation covers Lioness Season 3’s gloriously over-the-top CIA special operations world and Slow Horses Season 6’s return to form, comparing and contrasting how each show represents the transatlantic divide in spy and intelligence storytelling. Along the way they deliver their Rounds on Target scores, dig into season-ending shocks, and debate whether Taylor Sheridan’s muscular brand of jingoism and Mick Herron’s Cold War-haunted civil service drama are actually telling the same story from opposite ends of the spectrum. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: eagleeyes@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Lioness S3 & Slow Horses S6 - The Special Relationship - Eagle Eyes

  3. 2d ago

    VisionQuest - S01E03-04 - Reboot / Malware

    Jean and Elysia explore VisionQuest episode 3 and 4's character building a bonding, unexpected disintegrations, and recurring themes of longing for legitimacy, from Paladin's to synths to newly rediscovered sons – and why fearlessly facing one's own demise might be easier for some Marvel heroes than coping with the loss of another they love. Plus, of course, all our latest musings (not predictions!) on this mysterious client and Jocasta's biomarker-key-collection goals. Not to mention tracking the latest in Pepaw's whiplash-inducing dance of face and heel turns. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    VisionQuest - S01E03-04 - Reboot / Malware

  4. 5d ago

    Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 1 of 3 - The History and Context of Godzilla

    David is joined by Nathan Ledbetter, Instructor of Asian History, Department of Humanities, Rider University, and new Lorehounds Community Co-Host, to begin a three part series ahead of Godzilla Minus Zero. This first installment explores the history and context of Godzilla, from the 1954 original and the nuclear anxieties that shaped it to the legacy that followed, before turning to the morphology of the monster’s body and what its physical design communicates. The conversation is completely spoiler free for Godzilla Minus Zero and for any other movies discussed, so it is safe listening whether or not you have seen the films. In Part 2, David and Nathan will take a full spoiler discussion of the 1954 film, with some commentary on the 1956 version, and compare it with the 2023 film Godzilla Minus One. Part 3 will be a regular movie review of Godzilla Minus Zero once the film is in wide release. Links Mentioned in This Episode Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* Podcast Godzilla in 1954: Japan’s Nuclear Nightmare and Sci-Fi Legacy Lorehounds Blog Post The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body Nathan Ledbetter’s Academic Page https://princeton.academia.edu/NathanLedbetter Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 1 of 3 - The History and Context of Godzilla

  5. Oct 19

    VisionQuest - S01E01-02 - No Strings / Theseus

    The first two episodes of VisionQuest have given us a new surprisingly lovable Peepaw, his murderbot Frankenstein of a son, and a human grandson with a split personality – and Elysia and Jean are here to dissect it all. From Ultron's most quotable moments to all the shades of moral gray, not to mention teases of new mysteries percolating in the background. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    VisionQuest - S01E01-02 - No Strings / Theseus

  6. Oct 14

    Lanterns - Season Wrap-Up w/Elysia

    David and Jean are joined by Elysia, host of the Wool Shift Dust podcast, to close out their season-long coverage of Lanterns. The three dig into listener feedback on Kerry’s choices, Noah’s uncertain future, John’s complicated homecoming, and Sinestro’s unfinished business, while also unpacking the season’s handling of race, privilege, and found family through John, Noah, and Zoe. Connor caps things off with his final Comics Corner entry as the Lorehounds’ official Green Lantern Corps Liaison Officer, covering the Honour Guard, unique Lantern oaths, how different human Lanterns handle fear, and a deep dive into the Indigo Tribe. We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at! Green Lantern Reading List Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Lanterns - Season Wrap-Up w/Elysia

  7. Oct 12

    Pressure (2026) - Eagle Eyes Oneshot w/Marilyn R. Pukkila

    Lorehounds Host David and Lorehounds Community Co-host Stewart (Doove71) are joined by special guest Marilyn R. Pukkila for the first publicly available Eagle Eyes episode, a deep dive into the 2026 film Pressure. The conversation covers the film’s remarkable portrait of the 72 hours before D-Day, centered on Scottish meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg’s pivotal and contested weather forecast to Supreme Allied Commander Eisenhower, exploring how the production distills a vast, complex military operation into an intimate and claustrophobic character piece. The trio bring their combined perspectives to the film’s historical accuracy, its origins as a 2014 stage play, the transatlantic tensions mirrored at every level of command, and the quietly essential role of Kay Summersby in navigating the enormous egos in the room. Further Reading The General’s Women by Susan Wittig Albert https://susanalbert.com/the-generals-women/ Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: eagleeyes@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Pressure (2026) - Eagle Eyes Oneshot w/Marilyn R. Pukkila

  8. Oct 11

    VisionQuest – Story Recap & Season Preview (w/ Comics Corner)

    VisionQuest – Marvel's latest (and last?) high-concept television outing – begins this week on Disney+, and Elysia and Jean couldn't be more excited to see some of their favorite characters back on screen. Join us for a recap of the key events from Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, WandaVision, Agatha All Along (our full coverage here), and beyond that you'll want to remember going into this show, before we turn to a preview of the new series, including which new characters we expect and what roles we think they might play. We wrap up with a look at the comics most relevant for this television trilogy: Key Wanda & Vision (& Agatha) comics: • Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 2 (1985-1986) – 12 issues • “VisionQuest” (1989) = The West Coast Avengers vol 2 (1985) #42-52 • Vision vol. 1 (1994–1995) – 4 issues • House of M (2005) – 8 issues • Vision vol. 2 (2016) – Tom King – 12 issues • Scarlet Witch vol. 2 (2016-2017) = “The Witches’ Road” – 15 issues The most relevant Tommy & Billy comics for what's next: • The Young Avengers vol. 1 (2005) – 12 issues • Young Avengers Presents vol. 1 #3: “Wiccan & Speed” (2008) • “The Children’s Crusade”: Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #1-9 (2010-2011) + Avengers: The Children’s Crusade – Young Avengers #1 (2011, read btw. main series #4&5) Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    VisionQuest – Story Recap & Season Preview (w/ Comics Corner)
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Welcome to the Lorehounds! We're David, John, and Elysia — proud independent podcasters who dig deep into the shows and movies you love. We go beyond recaps to explore the storytelling, the lore, the themes, and everything in between, bringing genuine passion and thoughtful analysis to every episode. Right now we're breaking down The Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear, Ahsoka, and plenty more on the horizon. The Lorehounds sit at the heart of a growing network of affiliated podcasts and a thriving Discord community where the conversation never stops. Find links to all of our shows, subscriber feeds, and community spaces at linktr.ee/thelorehounds.

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